More Cousins!

Sunday evening, Evan's cousin Ahmad and his family were visiting from North Carolina so we went over to his mom's house for a visit. Marino had such a great time playing with all the big kids. We all went over to the playground and had a blast! I know I say it all the time, but Marino is so lucky to have so many friends and family to visit with on a regular basis!

Getting inventive with how many people can fit on one see saw
Getting a spin from Daddy and Ahmad

Playing with Raiden

Serious Raiden face

Rahsaan's dismount from the rings

Marino actually enjoyed the swings for the first time this year! Usually as soon as we sit him down he says "I'm scared."

Lining up to race to the playground

They're off!

Marino is running in the opposite direction here

Everyone had a stomach ache after spinning around on this thing

He loves to slide!

Talking to Ahmad about ice...he was obsessed with playing with the ice.

Rahsaan and Raiden discovered the easiest way to make bubbles - use a fan!

Happy to be walking with the big kids

Getting a ride from Daddy

Visiting with the Cousins

Marino is so lucky that he has so many friends and family nearby to play with! On Sunday we got a chance to visit with my cousin Miranda and her daughter Pacey, and my cousin Blair and her three girls: Erica, Jamea and Kiara.

Pacey and Marino pretending to go "night night"...pretending being the operative word, since neither took a nap the whole day.

Marino and all the girl cousins: Pacey, Jamea, Erica and Kiara
Big Pacey hugs!

Pacey being silly

Jumping in circles...they took this pretty seriously

Marino and Pacey kept going in the (dark) bathroom, shutting the door, and screaming. I guess they liked the echo? Who knows what goes on in the mind of a toddler, but its so fun to watch them play together!

Last Swim Class

Marino and I have been going to Aquatots swim class for the past 6 weeks. Sunday was our last class and Daddy joined us for the fun. The first class, Marino was really nervous and asked to eat the whole class (trying to get us to leave). By the second class, he loved it! My plan is to keep him swimming year round so he doesn't get afraid every season.

Here he is working on blowing bubbles with Daddy.

Practicing kicking and "scoop scoop"ing his arms
His favorite part of swimming - jumping into the water

Love love this picture!

"Floating" practice

Sydney's 2nd Birthday Party

On Saturday, we went to our buddy Sydney's 2nd birthday party. Sydney is such a sweetie and I just love her! We had a great time at the party.

Here's Marino in the bouncy house, which he started calling "Bumpy's House." You should have seen the look on his face when they deflated it. It was very hot (90+) so if he looks red, that's why!

A Sydney and Marino pretzel in the bounce house
Loving it! This little boy kept intentionally falling on Marino and Marino thought that was just the greatest fun ever!

Does he look hot?

Miss Sydney bouncing

Tackle!

Opening gifts

Tea time for Sydney and Marino

Sweet girl!

Getting ready to blow out the candles on her cake

She did it!

Trying to stay cool

Climbing, as usual

Jen and I

And with our toddlers
Next birthday party will be Marino's! I can't believe my baby is becoming a little boy. It's definitely bittersweet.